Loveth Iwuala

Major Professor: Zgurskaya
Email: Loveth.C.Iwuala-1@ou.edu

Hometown: Imo, Nigeria

Education:
B.S., Applied Biochemistry, Nigeria

My innate curiosity and constant seeking of answers led me down the path of science, particularly chemistry. I joined Zgurskaya’s lab in January 2024, and I am currently exploring the permeability barriers of gram-negative bacteria, antibiotic resistance, and drug discovery. My passion lies in conducting original research that pushes scientific boundaries while also making science accessible to diverse audiences. Post-graduation, I aspire to embark on a transformative research and teaching journey in a research-intensive institution.

Publications & Awards

Publications

Iwuala L.C. (2023). Photochemical Oxygenation as a Key Step in Organic Synthesis. The University of Oklahoma. (Poster Presentation).
Igwilo, I.O., Iwuala, L.C., Igwilo, S.N., Agbara, A.C., Okpala, C.O., & Ezeigwe, C.O. (2018). Proximate Analysis and Phytochemical Composition of Fresh And Dried Fruit Of Morinda Lucida. The Bioscientist, 6(1), 31-39.

Awards

i-Scholar Initiative Scholarship, 2022
Best Graduating Student, Department of Applied Biochemistry, 2018.